The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda
Supporters of Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye participate in the 'walk to work' campaign that protests higher food and fuel prices in Kalerwe suburb on Thursday...
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South African rand flat ahead of leading economic indicator, local inflation data
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The South African rand was flat in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of the release of local central bank data and inflation data that will...
Africa’s petrol shock map: Shs 100 in Libya, Shs 5,000 in Uganda
Fuel prices, especially petrol, have shot upFuel prices in Uganda are highAcross Africa, the price of a single litre of petrol can determine whether families eat, whether...
Meet 29 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections
From January 12 to February 9, 2026, Ugandans will head to the polls to elect leaders across various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government C...
Uganda’s Ethanol Blending Programme: A Triple Win for Farmers, Economy, and Environment
Uganda has officially launched a national biofuels blending programme that could transform the country’s energy landscape, breathe new life into rural agriculture, and...
Uganda’s Construction Sector Sees Modest Inflation Uptick in April , Driven by Specialised Activities and Civil Works
Uganda’s construction sector recorded a mild rise in inflation, with the annual rate edging up to 0.6% in the 12 months ending April 2025, up from 0.5% in March, accord...
Police Commander Who Ordered Torture, Assaults & Arrests On Kizza Besigye Finally Seeks Forgiveness
Retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sam Omala, a name once synonymous with iron-fisted law enforcement, has made a heartfelt plea for forgiveness from his hospi...
Government projects uniform fuel prices by December
Government has said it expects fuel prices to be uniform or have slight variances in about three months, a key discussion point since government took over as the sole imp...
Uganda, Kenya revive plans for petroleum pipeline
Uganda and Kenya have reignited a 30-year-old plan to build a petroleum pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala, aiming to secure stable fuel supplies and reduce price volatilit...